Legendary Hanif Mohammad to be posthumously inducted into PCB Corridor of Fame

Pakistan cricket nice Hanif Mohammad in motion. — X/ @ICC/File  

KARACHI: Pakistan cricket nice Hanif Mohammad will likely be posthumously inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Corridor of Fame on February 12, together with his son Shoaib Mohammad set to obtain the commemorative plaque and cap, mentioned PCB sources.

Hanif, who was among the many preliminary inductees introduced in 2021, had his formal induction ceremony delayed resulting from varied components, together with administration adjustments and scheduling conflicts. 

“Yes, but due to various reasons – sometimes due to non-availabilities and sometimes due to management changes – this couldn’t take place earlier,” a PCB supply advised Reuters.

The ceremony will likely be held throughout Pakistan’s triangular collection match towards South Africa in Karachi, marking the primary worldwide match within the metropolis since Might 2023, the supply added.

In the meantime, the formal inductions of former cricketers Saeed Anwar and Mushtaq Mohammad will happen after the 2025 Champions Trophy, because the gamers had been unavailable for the present collection. 

“Saeed Anwar was not available due to his prior commitments while Mushtaq Mohammad is overseas. Their inductions will take place after CT25 as and when they are available,” the supply mentioned.